Summer is the Super Bowl of beauty. Between the heat, the sweat, the SPF layering, and the parade of weddings, pool parties, and rooftop everything, your warm-weather products have to perform under pressure. Luckily, beauty brands understand the assignment.
Our summer 2026 must-haves are high-performing, trending, and ready to keep up with you anywhere you go this season. Check out these products that are worth the hype (plus deets on where to buy them before they sell out).
Featured Must-Have
Lancôme Rénergie Lift Multi-Action Night Cream
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Hydrate your skin after your days in the sun and be proactive about aging with Lancôme Rénergie Lift Multi-Action Night Cream. This nighlty moisturizer has a soft, non-greasy feel and works to improve fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, brighter you. The recipe features shea butter and hyaluronic acid, plus it works for all skin types. Consistency is key! Use it every night for best results. Pro tip: Use its tightening magic on your neck too. Now is the time to shop! Get 20% off Lancôme products at Macy’s now through June 28. Plus, get 10% cash back when you shop Lancôme too! This deal ends soon, so hurry.
Price: $112, $140 at Macy’s
Summer 2026 Hair Must-Haves
Dyson Airwrap Coanda 2x Multi-Styler
Dyson’s latest Airwrap just got a serious upgrade — its new motor delivers 30% more power for faster, smoother styling. With six interchangeable attachments, the new Airwrap can dry, curl, wave, straighten and volumize, all without extreme heat. It’s Dyson’s priciest hair tool to date, but earns its keep by replacing an entire salon’s worth of gadgets in a single device.
Price: Starting at $599.99 at Dyson
Fenty Hair The Clear Thinker Detox Shampoo
Rihanna’s newest shampoo is powered by salicylic acid and fruit pectins to banish buildup, oil and grit without harsh stripping. The result is squeaky-clean roots, more bounce and less grease. And bonus? The Clear Thinker smells delicious — clean, fresh, with a hint of sweetness.
Price: $32 at Sephora
Summer 2026 Skincare Must-Haves
Bloomeffects Tulipscreen Whipped Butter Crème SPF 50
Bloomeffects’ newest sunscreen melts into the skin, delivering broad-spectrum protection with a silky finish. The ‘screen is powered by zinc oxide and antioxidant-rich tulip extracts that leave skin nourished and glowing. At the time of writing, the product is sold out (so get your name on that waitlist).
Price: $52 at Bloomeffects
Tatcha Dewy Milk Moisturizer
A summer-friendly spin on the cult-favorite Dewy Skin Cream, this new launch delivers the same glow in a lighter, milkier formula. The moisturizer hydrates without feeling heavy, thanks to Japanese superfoods like reishi, algae and fermented rice.
Price: $64 at Tatcha
OLLY Mood + Skin Body Scrub in Bright
Part of OLLY’s new body care line, this scrub combines physical exfoliation with skin-loving ingredients like vitamin C, caffeine and ginseng. The scent is an energizing citrus neroli that smells like summer vacation.
Price: $3.23 at Amazon
Luna Bronze Self Tanning Jelly
Luna Bronze’s latest formula is a lightweight jelly that applies easily and dries quickly. Its unique texture sits between a water and a gel, and it gives a streak-free glow with no orange tint or funky smell. It’s great for first-timers or diehard faux-tanners alike.
Price: $23.80, $34 at Luna Bronze
Glossier Body Spritz – Orange Blossom Neroli
This new body mist from Glossier is an elegant, grown-up upgrade to the Bath & Body Works sprays of your teenagehood. The Orange Blossom Neroli is light, fresh and sophisticated, with top notes of bergamot and pear water beneath a blend of orange flower and neroli buds at the forefront.
Price: $35 at Glossier
Summer 2026 Makeup Must-Haves
Polite Society Highlight Society Powder
From the co-founder of Too Faced comes this buttery, blinding highlighter that adds a warm, mirror-like glow to cheekbones, eyes and collarbones. The powder is vegan, cruelty-free and designed to catch the light in all the right ways.
Price: $34 at Ulta
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Multi-Stick
Tarte’s multi-use stick adds color to lips and cheeks in one swipe. It’s formulated with maracuja oil and other fruit extracts to nourish as you wear it. Available in a variety of flattering shades, the versatile product is a no-brainer for your beach bag and/or glove compartment.
Price: $30 at Ulta
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